The ability to conduct flame tests (EN 367), and thermal radiation tests (EN ISO 6942) in-house has led to Sioen being one of the first European producers certified for the new EN 469:2005 standard for fire fighter clothing, and helps Sioen to play a leading role in fire retardant garments. Sioen has its own ballistic laboratory including a shooting range and evaluation equipment.
Sioen maintains impressive testing labs where products are tested for every kind of resistance relevant to their particular use: rain, wind, sub-zero temperatures (protective garments for cold storage workers among others), tear strength, UV-resistance, abrasion, ageing, crack resistance, flash fire (firefighting equipment), bullet and stab protection (protective jackets for police/military). While final testing to obtain certificates often has to be done by certified agencies, every item is first tested in-house. Our labs can stand comparison with the best labs worldwide.
